What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Surface Water Modeling Intern position at RE/SPEC Inc.?
Company Description
RESPEC seeks a student civil engineering intern for our summer 2025 program located in our Rapid City, SD location.
Founded in 1969, RESPEC is a global, 100 percent employee-owned consulting and services company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges for private and public clients. Operating in 14 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces, with influence extending to 50 countries worldwide, RESPEC is a leader in water, mining, energy, natural resources, and infrastructure services. Our six market sectors—Mining & Energy, Water, Facilities, Transportation, Development Services, and Data & Technology—reflect our expertise and commitment to excellence. At RESPEC, we thrive on collaboration and partnership, applying advanced technology to achieve sustainable solutions and drive our projects forward. We are deeply invested in our employees’ success and well-being, fostering a supportive and innovative work environment where everyone can grow and contribute meaningfully. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our contributions to local communities and strategic alliances worldwide, ensuring that we continue to inspire and innovate in rapidly evolving technical environments.
Job Description
The successful candidate will work under the direction of multiple Project Managers in the areas of surface water modeling, data analysis, and general problem solving.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Engineering student in civil, environmental, or a related science field
- Interest in assessing water quality challenges
- Strong computer skills; especially in using spreadsheets
- Experience or coursework with surface water modeling (e.g., HSPF, HEC-HMS, and/or WASP), geospatial analysis (e.g., ArcGIS), and computer programming (e.g., MATALB, Python, and/or R)
- Capability of doing field work
- Proven interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Additional Information
Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Typical salary range for this position is $20 to $25 per hour.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary : $20 - $25
